Assistant General Counsel, HR Risk & Compliance

Markel•Richmond, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Assistant General Counsel for HR Risk & Compliance, you'll help shape workplace strategy and mitigate levels of risk as you partner with HR and business leaders on complex employment-related legal matters across the insurance platform. Strategic Partnership & Influence Works closely with the business leaders and HR teams to provide legal advice and in-depth execution on employment-related and immigration law matters impacting employees of Markel’s insurance-based businesses. As needed, provides counsel to leaders and employees of Markel Group and other US-based Markel companies. Leads the US-facing employee relations function for Markel's insurance-based businesses; responsible for managing a Senior Employee Relations Manager. Leads complex, sensitive investigations and communicates with employees regarding employee relations concerns; provides guidance and recommendations to managers for resolution of issues. Partners with HR leaders in the planning and execution of business restructuring projects both within and outside the US. Compliance & Regulatory Counsel Counsels managers and employees on concerns related to applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other similar federal and state laws Maintains, develops, recommends, and implements company policies related to performance, discipline, and other employment-related policies. Advises senior leaders and HR in understanding and implementing company policies related to performance, discipline, and related topics. Represents Markel in mediation/arbitration hearings related to employment matters; additionally, in this lead role, represents Markel on employment-related inquires and data requests initiated by external government agencies such as the DOL, EEOC, and other agencies as necessary. Serves as Secretary of the Employee Benefit Plan Committee and is responsible for recording and distributing accurate meeting minutes and maintaining accurate records for this and similar committees. Risk Mitigation Provides leadership on all HR risk management matters; serves as a key risk management contact for HR compliance matters and regularly partners with the Global Security Services function. Provides regular assessments summarizing the HR’s risk and control environment and recommends/drafts updated policies and processes to HR leadership team to mitigate compliance risk. Manages and provides oversight to HQ physical security team.

Requirements

JD required
Active member in good standing of the Bar of Virginia, Texas, New York, or Illinois
10+ years’ broad expertise in US employment law, to include familiarity with labor law, executive compensation, employee benefit, taxation issues related to executive compensation, design and negotiation of executive compensation agreements, and privacy legislation
Broad HR compliance knowledge to identify, understand and mitigate levels of HR risk globally
Possess a broad and comprehensive understanding of multiple HR disciplines and of various policies and standards (i.e., recruiting, training and development, employee relations, HR business partner, compensation and benefits, payroll)
Proven experience engaging business leaders by providing pragmatic advice on a variety of matters while carefully balancing the independent requirements of the function
Strong written and verbal communication skills so as to influence internal function leaders, managers and employees as well as external audiences including regulators and auditors
US Work Authorization required
Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Masters or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (HR) preferred
Experience navigating complex employment and labor matters in a global, multi-national company preferred

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and in-depth execution on employment-related and immigration law matters impacting employees of Markel’s insurance-based businesses.
Provide counsel to leaders and employees of Markel Group and other US-based Markel companies.
Lead the US-facing employee relations function for Markel's insurance-based businesses, managing a Senior Employee Relations Manager.
Lead complex, sensitive investigations and communicate with employees regarding employee relations concerns.
Provide guidance and recommendations to managers for resolution of employee relations issues.
Partner with HR leaders in the planning and execution of business restructuring projects both within and outside the US.
Counsel managers and employees on concerns related to applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws.
Maintain, develop, recommend, and implement company policies related to performance, discipline, and other employment-related policies.
Advise senior leaders and HR in understanding and implementing company policies related to performance, discipline, and related topics.
Represent Markel in mediation/arbitration hearings related to employment matters.
Represent Markel on employment-related inquiries and data requests initiated by external government agencies.
Serve as Secretary of the Employee Benefit Plan Committee, responsible for recording and distributing accurate meeting minutes and maintaining accurate records.
Provide leadership on all HR risk management matters.
Serve as a key risk management contact for HR compliance matters and regularly partner with the Global Security Services function.
Provide regular assessments summarizing the HR’s risk and control environment.
Recommend and draft updated policies and processes to HR leadership team to mitigate compliance risk.
Manage and provide oversight to HQ physical security team.